Luka Doncic has followed Dirk Nowitzki’s example as more than the Mavericks’ franchise cornerstone.
Doncic hosted a holiday party at Scottish Rite for Children through his charity, the Luka Doncic foundation, to provide gifts, games and activities for about 200 pediatric patients in Dallas.
Cowboys players rekindle a holiday tradition, visiting local children’s hospitals.
Scottish Rite for Children virtually hosted the University of Alabama football team on Monday, December 27th for the annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic team visit. Players and Scottish Rite patients virtually interacted through online gaming, plus patients had the opportunity to meet and engage with the team.
“It was a great opportunity to meet some really cool kids,” said 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young.
Fun times were had by all, as patients and players discussed childhood pets, favorite athletes, and the upcoming big game – all while playing Madden 2V2.
The college football playoff semifinal at the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will take place on Friday, December 31, 2021, at AT&T Stadium. Since 2016, title sponsor Goodyear has supported Scottish Rite for Children with a $10,000 donation and a special in-game tribute.
Since 2007, the Patient Champion program has enlisted Scottish Rite for Children patients to help encourage and cheer on runners in the BMW Dallas Marathon. This program helps us highlight some of the wonderful kids the marathon generously supports each year. We’re excited to introduce you to Cedric, one of our Patient Champions!
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The BMW Dallas Marathon named Scottish Rite for Children their primary beneficiary in 1997, and since then has raised more than $5 million for the world-class institution. This year, Scottish Rite is celebrating its centennial, which means for 100 years it has been providing excellent pediatric care for orthopedic, related neurodevelopmental and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as for specific learning disorders, such as dyslexia.
“Because of the long-standing relationship and support from the BMW Dallas Marathon, Scottish Rite for Children can continue to provide life-changing, expert care to children with pediatric orthopedic conditions and help give kids back their childhood,” said Bob Walker, president and CEO of Scottish Rite for Children.
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In a season where many things look different, one thing stays the same – creating holiday memories for children. This week, players from the Dallas Cowboys helped to spread holiday cheer as they virtually joined Scottish Rite for Children inpatients. Silly questions and virtual fist bumps will be had by all!
